To excel in the Australian Certificate of Education (ACE) program, students must put in genuine effort.

This advice was shared by many teachers during a recent information session on the Australian Certificate of Education program with students and parents at Nam Uc Scotch AGS.

Các thầy cô chia sẻ gề chương trình tú tài Úc ACE
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The session was part of a series of activities by Nam Uc Scotch AGS aimed at providing students and parents with comprehensive information before embarking on the ACE program—a program designed to propel young people into leading universities around the world.

During the session, Ms. Emily Pham, a teacher at Nam Uc Scotch AGS who is also an alumna of the ACE program, introduced the Australian Certificate of Education study pathway at Nam Uc Scotch AGS, which spans from Year 10 to Year 12. Year 10 and 11 correspond to Stage 1, while Year 12 represents Stage 2.

Hội thảo thông tin chương trình tú tài Úc ACE
Ms. Emily Pham discussed the ACE program with parents and students at Nam Uc Scotch AGS.

For students beginning the ACE program at Nam Uc Scotch AGS in 2024-2026, they will study two subjects: Research Practices A and Vietnamese Background Speakers in Year 10.

In Year 11, students are required to take three mandatory subjects: English as an Additional Language (EAL), Maths, and Vietnamese Background Speakers, in addition to at least four elective subjects.

Moving into Stage 2, students will take Research Project B and continue with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Maths. Importantly, they will study at least two elective subjects for the entire year instead of just one semester as in Stage 1.

Nhiều học sinh Scotch AGS quan tâm đến hội thải thông tin tú tài Úc ACE.
Many Scotch AGS students showed great interest in the ACE program information session.

According to Ms. Emily, Stage 2 is also the most critical and challenging phase of the ACE program. In addition to the heavy workload in each subject, Stage 2 is crucial for students to obtain their ATAR—the ranking used for university admission in Australia.

The grades from five subjects in Stage 2 of the ACE program will contribute to the ATAR, with a strict and rigorous conversion process managed by Australian authorities.

During Stage 2, grades for each subject are assessed based on a 7-3 ratio, meaning 70% of the grade is determined during the course, while the remaining 30% is based on the final exam.

Đông đảo phụ huynh tham gia hội thảo tú tài Úc ACE.
A large number of parents attended the ACE program information session.

As the ACE program is a challenging journey, Ms. Emily advised students to be well-prepared and continuously strive throughout their studies. Since coursework contributes 70% to the final grade, it’s important for students to start putting in effort from the beginning of the school year.

Furthermore, subject selection is crucial. Choosing subjects that align with students’ interests and strengths not only helps them excel but also builds a foundation of knowledge and skills for university studies.

Finally, Ms. Emily encouraged students to maintain strong connections and regularly interact with their teachers at Nam Uc Scotch AGS, as this will help them achieve their desired results.